Posts Tagged ‘Flood’

Loveland woman trapped in submerged car during floods grateful for last-moment rescue
Longmont, Mountain View firefighters braved rushing waters to pull her to safety
By Pierrette J. Shields Longmont Times-Call
Just two days shy of her 23rd birthday, Erin Brazzil used her cell phone to call her father to tell him goodbye.
With the phone gripped tightly to her face she told him that she wouldn't be coming home again, that she was sorry for everything bad she had ever done.
Through
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Subject: Temporary Closure of Powerline Trail (Bobcat Ridge area)
Date: 9/27/2013
NEW INFORMATION FOR AFFECTED RESIDENTS ONLY as of 09/27/2013
Rain has forced the temporary closure of the access route known as Powerline Trail, between Bobcat Ridge Open Space and Storm Mountain area neighborhoods isolated due to flooding. Wet conditions are quickly degrading the trail in conjunction with the increased traffic of residents affected by the recent
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LATEST INFORMATION
This will be the last daily flood update as operations enter the recovery phase; however, we will continue to publish information as needed.
The National Guard completed their assignments in Larimer County as of today. The checkpoints they have been staffing were turned over to the Sheriff's office. Checkpoints will be staffed by deputies and/or there will be active patrols in the area. The Sheriff's office extends their thanks and gratitude to the National Guard for
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September 26, 2013
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the City of Fort Collins is providing residents of Storm Mountain access to Power Line Trail via the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. This area will only be accessible with specialized vehicles designed to handle the extremely rough terrain or by horseback or hiking in.
Storm Mountain residents may obtain credentials for this access at the Larimer County Sheriff's Office at 2501 Midpoint Drive in Fort Collins Monday
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LARIMER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Justin E. Smith, Sheriff
One Agency One Mission Public Safety
Contact: Larimer County Sheriff's Office
John Schulz Public Information Officer
Public Information Office - 970-980-2501
Subject: Larimer County Flooding Information Update
Date: 9/23/2013
The first confirmed fatality of the flood was found on Saturday,
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Berthoud Fire Protection District
Incident activity for September, 2013
Sunday, September 1
BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on South Iowa Ave. The patient was transported.
BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Weld County Road 1. The patient was found on a dock of Newell Lake complaining of leg pain due to a water skiing accident. The patient was transported.
Monday, September 2
BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries on Interstate 25. A truck was
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LARIMER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Justin E. Smith, Sheriff
One Agency One Mission Public Safety
Subject: Larimer County Flooding Information Update
Date: 9/20/2013
Targeted rescues continued yesterday and a total of 8 people were rescued and brought to the Timberline Church evacuation center. Rescue operations remain a top priority; however, we
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Favorable weather allowed for targeted rescue operations yesterday out the areas of Storm Mountain, Glen Haven at The Retreat, Fish Creek, Idlewild, Waltonia and Pinewood Springs. 81 people were rescued by air and another 33 rescued by ground crews, for a total number of 114 rescued on September 17th. Rescue operations remain a top priority; however, we are now gradually transitioning into an assessment/recovery mode for long term planning. Weather today is expected to be good
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Residents Urged to Use Caution When Returning Home, Register for FEMA Assistance
WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to support state and local response efforts to the flooding in Colorado through its National Watch Center in Washington and its Regional Coordination Response Center in Denver, Colo. FEMA urges residents to continue to listen carefully to instructions from their local officials and take recommended protective measures to safeguard life
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